CBS has decided to renew comedian Taylor Tomlinson’s late-night show, “After Midnight,” for a second season. This show is a revival of the previous show, “@Midnight,” which was hosted by Chris Hardwick on Comedy Central from 2013 to 2017. Similar to its predecessor, “After Midnight” features celebrity guests competing in pop culture and internet trivia games.
The show premiered in January and airs right after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” with Colbert himself serving as an executive producer. Tomlinson expressed her feelings about the renewal, mentioning the pressure she feels as the only female host in late-night TV. She emphasized that her main concern is ensuring that the crew can continue working together for a second season.
Despite being the only woman in late-night TV, Tomlinson hopes to see more traditional talk shows hosted by women and believes that different perspectives are not currently represented in the industry. The production of “After Midnight” is handled by CBS Studios, Colbert’s Spartina Industries, and Funny Or Die, with a team of executive producers on board.
The news of the show’s renewal was first reported by Deadline. The success of “After Midnight” highlights the importance of diverse voices in late-night television and opens up the possibility of more inclusive and varied programming in the future. It is a step towards creating a more representative and engaging TV landscape for audiences.